The Shake Shack is closing for the burger/milkshake/fries season in a couple of days. Yesterday at 4.30pm I had my final burger of the season...
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Monday, November 27, 2006
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Upside-down Internationally Themed Fruit Arrangements
The biggest global craze right now involves arranging fruit into international landmarks. Quite obviously the arrangment below illustrates the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
BLT Prime
The easiest way to explain a meal at BLT Prime is moo moo quak yum.
Food devoured:
Foie Gras
Popovers with Gruyere (puffy fluffy eggy brioche type thing but not sweet)
Roasted Beetroot & Goats Cheese Salad
Tuna Tartare
Green Salad
Filet 12 oz (super tasty)
Rib Eye 20 oz (unbelievably amazing tastie)
Grilled Asparagus
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Chocolate Torte
Food devoured:
Foie Gras
Popovers with Gruyere (puffy fluffy eggy brioche type thing but not sweet)
Roasted Beetroot & Goats Cheese Salad
Tuna Tartare
Green Salad
Filet 12 oz (super tasty)
Rib Eye 20 oz (unbelievably amazing tastie)
Grilled Asparagus
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Chocolate Torte
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Lion People Porn
Images like the one below have been appearing at some curious locations in New York. This includes the Mexican man selling them on the 7 train in Long Island City who also sells batteries and in vending machines at the Japanese supermarkets near Astor Place.
The Piratification of Charlie Boy
I thought that all of the pirates had returned to the high seas. I was wrong. Pirates are in abundance in the city and many are just starting out. Below is Charlie Boy, a newfound pirate. His calling came along after an encounter with a wise horned animal after he lost control of his ship smashed (from too much rum) and smashed (the boat into a deserted land mass). The horned animal was guarding an old king’s treasure and Charlie Boy then very suddenly had the most driving urge to steal the treasure. They ended up having a brutal fight. Charlie Boy ended up with a giant gash in the front of his shoulder from the creature’s gauntlet (which also happened get lodged in Charlie Boy’s shoulder). One of the horned animal’s gazabans pushed Charlie Boy onto a raft that eventually docked on a new island off the Atlantic Ocean. As Charlie Boy overcame his sea-induced nausea he then realised he wanted to dedicate his life to looking for treasure.
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123456
In the US we recently experienced a very special moment in time: 1am 2 minutes 3 seconds on April 5, 2006 – i.e. 123456
The following day I received strange missed calls from the number: 0000123456 (very cool although very creepy).
Over in Australia 123456 day is coming soon and if you know me well you will realise why it’s especially important for a number of reasons.
The following day I received strange missed calls from the number: 0000123456 (very cool although very creepy).
Over in Australia 123456 day is coming soon and if you know me well you will realise why it’s especially important for a number of reasons.
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Special Report from Agent IMBPWAM
Mission: Black plastic bag stuck in tree
Operation Details: Monitor black plastic bag stuck in tree
Status: a 24 hour team are keeping a close eye on the bag from a van with high-tech spy gear inside
Operation Details: Monitor black plastic bag stuck in tree
Status: a 24 hour team are keeping a close eye on the bag from a van with high-tech spy gear inside
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Lion People Found in New Jersey
Half man/half lion people seem to be sprouting up in New Jersey. People fear they will spread to Manhattan. You may spot them doing very ordinary things like cooking dinner or working out like the lion people below. They seem to be pleasant and have a strange ability to make you want to eat lots of cheese. They are also very knowledgeable on such topics as fine dining and wine, home renovating, politics and contemporary sculptural techniques such as broiling cordless phones.
Monday, February 20, 2006
Stuck At Sea
One of these sailors passed on an iTunes playlist full of rockin good tunes. Here is the playlist, it's called 'Yippee Yi Yo'.
| Song | Artist |
| Elephant Woman | Blonde Redhead |
| Le Chanson de Slogan | Blonde Redhead |
| I Am Waiting | Rolling Stones |
| Oh Yoko | John Lennon |
| Bizarre Love Triangle | New Order |
| Losin' It | Underground Lovers |
| Season Of The Witch | Donovan |
| Look at Me | John Lennon |
| Sweet Jane | The Velvet Underground |
| The Man Who Would Be King | The Libertines |
| Its My Life | Talk Talk |
| Judy is a Punk | Ramones |
| She Smiled Sweetly | Rolling Stones |
| The fairest of the seasons | Nico |
| These Days | Nico |
| Famous Blue Raincoat | Leonard Cohen |
| Dance Me To The End Of Love | Leonard Cohen |
| I'm thru with love | Marilyn Monroe |
| Love Is The Drug | Bryan Ferry - Roxy Music |
| New Slang | The Shins |
| Going Back to Cali | LL Cool J |
| Heroin | The Velvet Underground |
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Black Plastic Bag
Even since New Year's Eve a black plastic bag has been hanging on a branch of a tree just outside my window. It has survived multiple rain storms, a big blizzard and strong winds. I've been waiting for this bag to disappear, but it doesn't seem like it's going to.
Word of this magical plastic bag has made it's way over to the mid-west where plastic bag activist Mary has created a shrine to this black plastic bag & wishes you all to do the same.
Word of this magical plastic bag has made it's way over to the mid-west where plastic bag activist Mary has created a shrine to this black plastic bag & wishes you all to do the same.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Etsy Beta
Etsy
This is an awesome online store/community for all things crafty.
I stumbled across this website yesterday when doing a google seach for a sailor's anchor (sailors are the next big thing! you heard it hear first) & found a really nice one that I have ordered. I also found some pins made with old soda pop lid images - I got them too. The other cool thing the same seller has is pins with NY subway numbers/letters on them - I'm contemplating getting one for the 6 train. They look like m&m's, it's a shame m&m's aren't produced with numbers & letters on them, that would make them so much yummier.
The other & maybe the most important aspect of this website is that it is a perfect illustration of The Long Tail - the model that is redefining the ecomony of the retail world.
This is an awesome online store/community for all things crafty.
I stumbled across this website yesterday when doing a google seach for a sailor's anchor (sailors are the next big thing! you heard it hear first) & found a really nice one that I have ordered. I also found some pins made with old soda pop lid images - I got them too. The other cool thing the same seller has is pins with NY subway numbers/letters on them - I'm contemplating getting one for the 6 train. They look like m&m's, it's a shame m&m's aren't produced with numbers & letters on them, that would make them so much yummier.
The other & maybe the most important aspect of this website is that it is a perfect illustration of The Long Tail - the model that is redefining the ecomony of the retail world.
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kateblack.etsy.com
winsomeandsaucy.etsy.com
bakerjohn.etsy.com
Jenivirgo.etsy.com
The Alex Song
Tout le monde est vraiment très chiant.
Personne ne sera jamais assez bon.
(Everyone else is really boring.
Anyone else wouldn't be good enough.)
This Blonde Redhead song is my absolute favourite song at the moment. I was given it as a gift with instructions that "This is what espionage would sound like" & now i keep on playing it over & over. It's a really beautiful, sexy song. But maybe I only like it as it furthers my preoccupation with everything & anything spy related.
I also believe the Alex it speaks of is Babar's son Alexander
You can listen to the song here
Personne ne sera jamais assez bon.
(Everyone else is really boring.
Anyone else wouldn't be good enough.)
This Blonde Redhead song is my absolute favourite song at the moment. I was given it as a gift with instructions that "This is what espionage would sound like" & now i keep on playing it over & over. It's a really beautiful, sexy song. But maybe I only like it as it furthers my preoccupation with everything & anything spy related.
I also believe the Alex it speaks of is Babar's son Alexander
You can listen to the song here
The Snow Monster of Gramercy Park
Coming to a cinema near you!
The most terrifying and spooky snowman movie ever made
Watch some of the film here
The most terrifying and spooky snowman movie ever made
Watch some of the film here
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Saturday, February 04, 2006
In the mood for fear and suspicion?
The most recent cultural shift has been a return back to the hysteria & paranoia of the mid 50s. What are we all so worried about? Who cares! Spying has become super cool whether it’s to bring down the government, piss off people you just don’t like or to cause havoc in the workplace. The Cold War is back, as is Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Spies are now everywhere & you probably haven’t noticed this yet, but someone is probably watching you right now….
We just happened to find a spy in the shower reading the Financial Times & did a quick Q&A:
The Peelers: Why do you think espionage is on the rise?
Agent IMBPWAM: I know but I’m not allowed to tell.
TP: What made you want to become a spy?
IMBPWAM: I’d say it was the first time I watched ‘Blue Velvet’. I think it was Jeffrey’s nifty camera set up in his car as he hunts for the truth about Frank Booth, or how he learns to hide in the closest in Dorothy’s apartment – Jeffrey’s character made me realize that spying can be rather exhilarating. He did get himself in some bad situations, but these are the sorts of learning experiences you must go through to master your craft. Wouldn’t you do the same if you found someone’s chopped off ear?
TP: What does every spy need on them at all times?
IMBPWAM: Holga Micro 110 & a trench coat
TP: How do you disguise yourself on secret missions?
IMBPWAM: I go unseen by dressing up as fruit. Most often a banana – this has worked well for me for sometime. This summer I’m thinking apples or cherries though. I also spray myself to smell like fruit with Eau d'Orange Verte by Hermes
TP: How do you tell if a spy might be in close proximity?
IMBPWAM: If there is ever an elephant in sight, there is a good chance a spy is close by – they are two things that always go together.
TP: Where do you go to meet and hang out with other spies?
IMBPWAM: We have luxurious hideaway spots all over the world. All spies attend a monthly bingo game at any of these locations– it’s lots of fun & if you don’t show up it’s frowned upon. At the last one I went to they served an artichoke and squid risotto – it was a very erotic dish.
If you have any questions for Agent IMBPWAM regarding life as a spy please post them & she will respond
We just happened to find a spy in the shower reading the Financial Times & did a quick Q&A:
The Peelers: Why do you think espionage is on the rise?
Agent IMBPWAM: I know but I’m not allowed to tell.
TP: What made you want to become a spy?
IMBPWAM: I’d say it was the first time I watched ‘Blue Velvet’. I think it was Jeffrey’s nifty camera set up in his car as he hunts for the truth about Frank Booth, or how he learns to hide in the closest in Dorothy’s apartment – Jeffrey’s character made me realize that spying can be rather exhilarating. He did get himself in some bad situations, but these are the sorts of learning experiences you must go through to master your craft. Wouldn’t you do the same if you found someone’s chopped off ear?
TP: What does every spy need on them at all times?
IMBPWAM: Holga Micro 110 & a trench coat
TP: How do you disguise yourself on secret missions?
IMBPWAM: I go unseen by dressing up as fruit. Most often a banana – this has worked well for me for sometime. This summer I’m thinking apples or cherries though. I also spray myself to smell like fruit with Eau d'Orange Verte by Hermes
TP: How do you tell if a spy might be in close proximity?
IMBPWAM: If there is ever an elephant in sight, there is a good chance a spy is close by – they are two things that always go together.
TP: Where do you go to meet and hang out with other spies?
IMBPWAM: We have luxurious hideaway spots all over the world. All spies attend a monthly bingo game at any of these locations– it’s lots of fun & if you don’t show up it’s frowned upon. At the last one I went to they served an artichoke and squid risotto – it was a very erotic dish.
If you have any questions for Agent IMBPWAM regarding life as a spy please post them & she will respond
Friday, January 20, 2006
Is Squid Eating Erotic?
A rather heated discussion has arisen here on the erotic nature of eating squid.
I have investigated this further & I conducted a comprehensive study. The study set out to determine the erotic nature and measured taste, where it is eaten & how it makes you feel after & if there are any aphrodisiac effects after consumption.
The following results were found:
Squid eating is erotic under the following circumstances:
- It is cooked to tender perfection by grilling or frying & served with lemon. Best examples can be found at the Balkan Restaurant on Oxford St, Pizza Mario at Republic 2 or at Souen on E13th St, New York (& a notable mention for what use to be served at Fix).
- Aphrodisiac effects were heightened when a maximum number of tentacles were consumed
- Can also be erotic when a really hot guy is feeding it to you while you are hanging from your toes upside down (even more effective when squid is replaced with grapes)
Squid eating is not erotic under the following circumstances:
- It is under cooked or over cooked, slimy or the guts haven't been taken out
- When marinated in something that is not yummy
- When there is an unattractive person close by while you are eating the squid
- People who have a name that contains any of the following letters: Y, U & C will never find squid erotic
I have investigated this further & I conducted a comprehensive study. The study set out to determine the erotic nature and measured taste, where it is eaten & how it makes you feel after & if there are any aphrodisiac effects after consumption.
The following results were found:
Squid eating is erotic under the following circumstances:
- It is cooked to tender perfection by grilling or frying & served with lemon. Best examples can be found at the Balkan Restaurant on Oxford St, Pizza Mario at Republic 2 or at Souen on E13th St, New York (& a notable mention for what use to be served at Fix).
- Aphrodisiac effects were heightened when a maximum number of tentacles were consumed
- Can also be erotic when a really hot guy is feeding it to you while you are hanging from your toes upside down (even more effective when squid is replaced with grapes)
Squid eating is not erotic under the following circumstances:
- It is under cooked or over cooked, slimy or the guts haven't been taken out
- When marinated in something that is not yummy
- When there is an unattractive person close by while you are eating the squid
- People who have a name that contains any of the following letters: Y, U & C will never find squid erotic
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
The new iPod
Following on from a previous post: Fish Guts Chaos: II - 'The Eel Strikes Back'
This is the latest iPod featuring a shot of the launch game with movie tie-in.
Apple is launching the new ipod in early October 06
This is the latest iPod featuring a shot of the launch game with movie tie-in.
Apple is launching the new ipod in early October 06
Cocoa Pistachios
Ok, matcha almonds have some stiff competition.
Today at Wholefoods I found cocoa covered pistachios & they are amazing!!
They are shelled with dark cocoa around them & I think some sugar is in there somewhere as they are slightly sweet.
YUM.
Today at Wholefoods I found cocoa covered pistachios & they are amazing!!
They are shelled with dark cocoa around them & I think some sugar is in there somewhere as they are slightly sweet.
YUM.
Why do I always order fusilli?
Because I'm silly.
If you have a better match of pasta for my personality, please post & you could be the winner of an exclusive Peeler package.
If you have a better match of pasta for my personality, please post & you could be the winner of an exclusive Peeler package.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
2nd Ave Deli Closes
A very tragic thing has occured in this wonderful city this year. The 2nd Ave Deli has closed it's doors over a $9,000 increase in rent to $33,000 per month. Going to the 2nd Ave Deli was a wonderful and always entertaining experience. I'll miss the matza ball soup, chopped lived & chocolate babka.
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Things I love about New York in the winter
Winter in NY is tough if you aren't use to cold weather. Some days it's just too cold! But it's not all bad....
Things I love in the winter:
- Nothing beats openning your blinds in the morning to a snow covered Gramercy Park
- Hibernating on the weekend with green tea, chocolate, cheese (Soignon spreadable goats cheese is of choice) and Netflix movies or Limewire downloads of all the best shows I miss while I'm working late nights (Arrested Development, Lost, Nip/Tuck)
- Dressing like a slob under your coat as nobody gets to see what's underneath!
- Upside-down & sideways rain
- Wearing boots so you don't have to worry about puddles
- Sleeping in on the weekend & general laziness which I think is very exceptable behaviour in the cold
- Apples are the only local produce that's in season (this doesn't make winter any better really, but I love the huge apple selection at the Union Sq markets on Saturdays)
Things I love in the winter:
- Nothing beats openning your blinds in the morning to a snow covered Gramercy Park
- Hibernating on the weekend with green tea, chocolate, cheese (Soignon spreadable goats cheese is of choice) and Netflix movies or Limewire downloads of all the best shows I miss while I'm working late nights (Arrested Development, Lost, Nip/Tuck)
- Dressing like a slob under your coat as nobody gets to see what's underneath!
- Upside-down & sideways rain
- Wearing boots so you don't have to worry about puddles
- Sleeping in on the weekend & general laziness which I think is very exceptable behaviour in the cold
- Apples are the only local produce that's in season (this doesn't make winter any better really, but I love the huge apple selection at the Union Sq markets on Saturdays)
Matcha Almonds
Yesterday I passed by Itoen (New York flagship store of the Japanese tea company) & they had samples of Matcha Almonds. I got some & they are very yummy. The are roasted almonds covered in a very thin layer of chocolate & then have a fine layer of matcha on top. I am going to try and make some as the little bag they sell there which probably only has 15-20 nuts is $7 a pop. Seeing I could eat 2 bags in about 2 minutes this could be a very expensive new obsession.
Itoen
Itoen also has a Japanese restuarant upstairs which I am keen to try - check out the menu, it looks great:
Kai
Itoen
Itoen also has a Japanese restuarant upstairs which I am keen to try - check out the menu, it looks great:
Kai
Saturday, January 14, 2006
Fish Guts Chaos: II - 'The Eel Strikes Back'
After the blockbuster success of Fish Guts Chaos in 2004, Tsukiji features again in this new blockbuster. 'The eel Strikes Back' is far more provocative & hard hitting than the original. It has a 12 mintute 3D scene where defenceless gaijin get run over by a crazed driver of one of those mysterious round fish market cars. The film climax takes place in a boo-peep themed room at Love Hotel Hill - you wouldn't believe what they do to the tuna in this one!! This film has been a huge hit in the far East grossing $45 million in it's openning week. I've heard rumours of Oscars for this one.......
Below is a image taken with a cell phone at the openning. It's from a scene where an innocent gaijin gets chased by huge orange lumps of salmon roe.
Below is a image taken with a cell phone at the openning. It's from a scene where an innocent gaijin gets chased by huge orange lumps of salmon roe.
Sunday, January 08, 2006
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